Business and Professions Code section 19161.5

The chief of the bureau, subject to the approval of the Director of Consumer Affairs, may in his or her discretion exempt items of upholstered furniture which are deemed not to pose a serious fire hazard from the fire retardant requirements of Section 19161.

Source: Section 19161.5, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=BPC§ionNum=19161.5. (updated Sep. 22, 1987; accessed Sep. 28, 2026).

19150
19151
19152
19158
19160
19161
19161.3
19161.5
19162
19163
19164
19165

Up to date

Verified:
Sep. 28, 2026

§ 19161.5's source at ca.gov

Stay Connected

Join thousands of people who receive monthly site updates.

Get Legal Help

The State Bar of California runs a service for finding an attorney in good standing. Initial consultations are usually free or discounted: Certified Lawyer Referral Services Directory

Committed to Public Service

We will always provide free access to the current law. In addition, we provide special support for non-profit, educational, and government users. Through social entrepreneurship, we’re lowering the cost of legal services and increasing citizen access.

Navigate

California:	Codes
Colorado:	C.R.S.
Florida:	Statutes
Nevada:	NRS
New York:	Laws
Oregon:	OAR, ORS
Texas:	Statutes
World:	Rome Statute, International Dictionary

Location: https://california.public.law/codes/business_and_professions_code_section_19161.5

Original Source: Section 19161.5, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=BPC§ionNum=19161.5. (last accessed May 12, 2025).